President Bola Tinubu’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, has said that the new presidential jet will save Nigeria huge maintenance and fuel costs, running into millions of dollars yearly. In a post on his X handle on Monday, Onanuga said the aircraft was bought following a recommendation to replace the B737-700(BBJ) after an investigative hearing by the … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has tasked the Special Intervention Squad, SIS, of the Nigeria Police to deal decisively with criminals. He specifically directed the SIS to deal decisively with terrorists, bandits and other violent groups threatening the peace and unity of the country. Egbetokun gave the order on Monday at the graduation of … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urgently called a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting following the police’s summons of its National President, Joe Ajaero, over allegations of terrorism financing. The meeting is set for 8 a.m. on Tuesday, with leaders from all affiliates and state chapters expected to attend. The notification for this emergency meeting, … Read more
The Nigeria police have invited the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, for interrogation on charges related to alleged “criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion and cybercrime” This is contained in a statement by the NLC Head of Information and Public Affairs, Mr Benson Upah on Monday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new management team for the Niger Delta Power Holding Company, NDPHC. This is contained in a statement on Monday by the President’s spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale. The statement said Engr. Jennifer Adighije was appointed Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity … Read more
A former senator from the Adamawa North Senatorial District, Ishaku Abbo, says the monthly allowances for senators appear “big on paper” but are inadequate to cover the responsibilities and challenges of their role. Abbo stated this in an interview on Arise TV on Sunday, revealing that his salary and allowances as a senator amounted to … Read more
General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Div., Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. Obinna Onubogu, has urged junior commanders to embrace professionalism in tackling insecurity in the country. Onubogu made this known on Monday at the opening ceremony of the 2 Div. Inter-Brigade Combat Proficiency Competition held at Headquarters of 32 Artillery Brigade l, Owena Cantonment, Akure, Ondo … Read more
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted thundery and rainy weather conditions from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released in Abuja envisaged thunderstorms over parts of Kano, Katsina, Zamfara, Jigawa, Kaduna, Taraba and Bauchi States during the morning hours. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has voiced his concern over the recent decline in student performance in the 2024 West African Senior Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in Nigeria. The West African Examination Council (WAEC) reported a 7.69 percent drop in the number of students who obtained credits in at least … Read more
The Kano State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to launch a full-scale investigation into the latest scandal involving spending purportedly for medical supply contracts to 44 local governments in the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the state chairman of … Read more
President Bola Tinubu will embark on a trip to France on Monday, 19 August, departing from Abuja, the nation’s capital. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells Nigerian Churches … Read more
The Nigerian Army has said that its troops had neutralized a notorious Boko Haram commander, Abu Rijab, and other terrorist fighters in an offensive operation on Saturday. In a post on its official Handle on Sunday, the Nigerian Army said the operation took place in Bula Daloye, Bama Local Government Area of Borno. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Fuel queues have resurfaced in Lagos as many filling stations ran out of stock, leading to closures and long lines at the few stations still dispensing fuel. It was gathered on Sunday in Lagos that most filling stations along Ikorodu Road were not selling. However, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL) and NIPCO at … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) has in a bid to boost non-oil export trade collaborated with export stakeholders to end food export rejection. The collaboration was made known in a statement by NAFDAC Resident Media Consultant, Mr Olusayo Akintola, on Sunday in Abuja. The agreement for collaboration was reached at … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has recovered 892,400 bottles of codeine-based syrup worth N6.2 billion in street value. This is contained in a statement by NDLEA spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja, adding that operatives recovered the drugs from five containers. Babafemi said the operation was carried out by NDLEA operatives … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended a Lagos-based businessman, Paul Okwuy Mbadugha, for drug trafficking. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells Nigerian Churches Olympics Best Basketball Coach: Tinubu Hails As D’Tigress’ Wakama On Award WAEC to Release May/June 2024 WASSCE Results Today … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Association of Anambra State Women with Disabilities (AASWOWD), an umbrella organization representing various clusters of women with disabilities, has expressed deep concern over the discrimination and barriers they encounter when attempting to access healthcare services in Anambra State. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells … Read more
Troops of 1 Brigade and Sector 1 Joint Task Force (North West) Operation Hadarin Daji, (OPHD), under Operation Sahel Sanity II, continue to record successes in the fight against banditry in Zamfara State. The troops, under the directives of the Commander 1 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 1 Joint Task Force (North West) Operation Hadarin … Read more
Some Lagos-based lawyers have expressed happiness over the recommendation of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun to President Bola Tinubu for confirmation as the next Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN. The lawyers said her nomination was well deserved. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Judicial Council had, during its recent 106th meeting, recommended Justice Kekere-Ekun for appointment … Read more
The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee, FAAC, has shared N1.358 trillion among the Federal Government, States and Local Government Councils, LGCs for July This is contained in a communique issued after the FAAC meeting for August on Friday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells Nigerian Churches Olympics Best Basketball Coach: Tinubu … Read more